Automotive Soft Trim Design Release Engineer (DRE)

altentechnologyusa

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Product Design Engineer specializing in automotive Soft Trim components to join our design team in Auburn Hills, MI. You will model and design carpets, dash insulators, and firewall insulators, and collaborate with NVH, CAE, and supplier teams to meet specs.

The role requires 5–10 years in automotive soft trim design, experience with UG/NX and CATIA, and familiarity with Teamcenter/Enovia PLM.

Qualifications

5–10 years in automotive product design & development for soft trim components (carpets, dash insulators, firewall insulators).
Exposure to hard trim or overhead systems is a plus.
Experience with design release processes and PLM concepts.

Responsibilities

Support the design and modeling of Soft Trim components (carpets, dash insulators, firewall insulators).
Assist in design reviews with the Global Technical Centre team under guidance from senior engineers.
Support packaging, manufacturing, and assembly feasibility studies for soft trim components.
Help create Technical Data Sheets and DVP/R documentation for new components.
Assist in preparing DVPR/DFMEA documentation for trim components with suppliers and design team.
Coordinate with NVH/CAE to support target validation and functional checks.